Does anyone have an suggestions on connecting a few SLC 5/03s to a local network? I've got a few Ethernet switches mounted in our ceiling for other PLCs we are using and would like to make the connections there.

The Rockwell way is to use a 1761-NET-ENI that connects the 5/03 serial port to the network. You can find them on Ebay for S250 - $400, but make sure they have an Ethernet port, as some listings for NET-DNI's call them NET-ENI's but are DH+ not Ethernet

I am sure there are other aftermarket devices others on the forum will know of.

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